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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in DeBAAT WP-GraphViz wp-graphviz allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects WP-GraphViz: from n/a through <= 1.5.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP-GraphViz versions up to 1.5.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. When a victim visits a page containing the attacker's payload, the script executes in their browser with their permissions. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions on the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can be tricked into executing attacker-controlled JavaScript, potentially compromising admin accounts or stealing sensitive data.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., contributor or subscriber) and the victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.
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